Former Citizen McDonald Arrested for Worthless Checks
A Portland area doorkeeper A D McDonald long on St Johns is jailed on charges of circulating worthless checks. Detectives Coleman Snow and Constable Wagner traced several checks totaling $315 to his signature, with past incidents noted. McDonald, a single man with an infirm mother, had eluded capture until early Sunday, when arrested after a tip and stakeout near Sixteenth and Washington.
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A. D. McDonald
St. Jonns
McDonald
Portland
Coleman and Snow
Wagner
A. S. Arata
W. E. Linberg
Linberg
St. Johns
Snow
Coleman
Sixteenth and
Washington Streets
Sepeare
Poice
Birreeea
Namierreson
Work Plentiful in St. Johns as Labor Shortage Bites
Citizens lament scarce common labor across St. Johns as daily labor seekers flood street corners yet fail to find work. Gas company struggles to hire trench workers, turning to imported labor while locals claim unemployment persists amid affordable wages.
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St. Johns
Allamas
Woah Bosch
Moving Pictures Popular in Town Circuits
The article notes strong demand for motion pictures and daily dodgers listing titles with descriptions to attract audiences. It mentions crowd turnout, parental and gender reassurance about content, and the value of prime entertainment in local theaters. The notice at 401 Bouts Jeresy Street advertises stock and equipment closing out in 40 days by O P Wol eo.
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Adn
Jeresy Street
O. P. Woleo
Charcoal for fuel offered by Oregon Wood Distilling Co
An advertisement promotes charcoal for fuel from the Oregon Wood Distilling Co across the river. It claims charcoal is cheaper than wood, moisture free, in small chunks, easy to use, and quick to start fires. Orders can be left at Hendricks & Horsman’s store for prompt attention.
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Oregon Wood Distilling Co
St. Johns
Hendricks & Horsman’s
A Better Plan For Subscriber Benefits Promoted
Daily papers offer a plan that shifts rewards to subscribers rather than solicitors. The Bonville monthly and the Review are included for one dollar, a bargain compared with tension shears. Brouwer and wife visited Councilman H II Hiller at his Newberg home.
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Bonville Monthly
Review
Brouwer
Newberg
H. ii, Hiller
High Bridge and Port Lands Vision for St Johns Bridge
Interest grows in a suspension bridge at St Johns linking Portland to the west bank. A public meeting may organize, raising funds and signatures to urge the legislature. LOCAL railways and the Automobile Club are named as potential supporters to create a scenic route and boost trade and travel. Burlington plans a $50,000 saw mill and a bonded dock at Willamette Slough with a monorail freight system to speed cargo handling and attract coastwise tonnage.
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St. Johns
Peninsula
Linnton
Tualatin Valley
Portland
United Railways
Automobile Club of
Tualatin
Fessenden
Philadelphia
Burlington
Linton
Burlington Lumber Co
Williamette Slough
Tutuintin
Washington
Oregon
United Mailways
Willamette River
When to Vacate Vhiladelphia Street for Dock Sale
Petitions circulate to vacate Philadelphia Street for dock use or retain the street. City offers 75000 for the dock but sale requires vacating the street and public bidding. Petitions available at Seales Bros. store, city recorder, and city attorney. sign now or later face remonstrance.
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New City
Seales Bros
City Recorder’s Office
Tacoma street pond filled in for street improvement
Contractor Thos Cochran has led a crew over the past week to fill the duck pond on Tacoma street with crushed rock. The completed project will improve the thoroughfare and enhance St Johns’ curb appeal as seen from passing cars.
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Gresham
West Charleston Street
Jersey Street
Richmond
Lauthers
Cochran
Johnson
Portland Boulevard
Wills Boulevard
W. Mason
Apon
M.T
Pittsburg Street
Thompson Sreet
Cook
Polk Street
Willamette Boulevard
Crawford Street
Charleston Street
Hudson
Chicago
Point View
B. C. Magoon
Knight & Glover
West Burlington Street
Thos. Glover
Revion
Burlington Street
Samuel Cochran
Love
St. Johns Hotel
F. ©. Kirchner
West Burlington
H. Johannesmell
Valentine
Burlington
ComtHiller
Cense
Council van Johnson
North Jersey Street
Kellogg Street
Dobie
Gilbert Street
Tacoma Street
Thos. Cochran
St. Johns
Northwest Cil Company to Double Plant Capacity at Linton
A.D. Parker Northwest representative of the Associated Cil Company announced Saturday that the Linton plant will double steaming and pup capacity in the coming weeks. The expansion includes enlarging boiler areas and adding pumps as installation starts within ten days due to higher crude air demand and rapid business growth.
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A.D. Parker
Northwest
Associated Cil Company
Linton
Parker
Roth Legay Leavitt Announces Candidacy for Congress
A candidate for U.S. Congress from Denver, Colorado, Roth Legay Leavitt, announces her bid. She predicts her defeat will come if her platform fails to win broad public support and names the nomination as her goal.
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Roth Legay Leavitt Baw
Menver
Col
Colvem
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Lower Peninsula
Northern Pacific
Portland General Electric Railway
Jolene
Pitchions Lumber Co. Sash and Door Faery Witd
Prospect
Mammoth Swift
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Johna
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